2. Socialism and Russian Revolution(3) ------ Akshay Aggarwal

In which city did the February Revolution of 1917 take place?

• Moscow.
• Petrograd.
• St. Petersburg.
• Kiev.

What divisions were evident among the people of Petrograd?

• Ethnic divisions.
• Economic divisions.
• Religious divisions.
• Social and class divisions.

What was the focal point of workers' quarters and factories in Petrograd?

• The Winter Palace.
• The left bank of the River Neva.
• The right bank of the River Neva.
• The Duma building.

Why did the government impose a curfew during the initial days of the February Revolution?

• To suppress political meetings.
• To maintain order and control over the people.
• To protect official buildings from vandalism.
• To encourage the demonstrators to disperse.

What event is referred to as the International Women’s Day in the text?

• The day when women demanded equal rights.
• The day when women took part in political demonstrations.
• The day when women led factory strikes.
• The day when women gathered to celebrate fashion.

What is the Petrograd Soviet mentioned in the text?

• A cultural center for performing arts.
• A workers' union.
• A council formed by striking workers and soldiers.
• A government building in the city center.

What was the result of the cavalry's refusal to fire on the demonstrators?

• The demonstrators were arrested.
• The government gained control over the situation.
• The cavalry was disbanded.
• The demonstrators dispersed by evening.

Who advised Tsar Nicholas II to abdicate, leading to the end of the monarchy?

• Military commanders.
• Political activists.
• Foreign diplomats.
• Religious leaders.

What entity did the Soviet leaders and Duma leaders form to run the country after the Tsar's abdication?

• An aristocratic council.
• A military dictatorship.
• A provisional government.
• A communist revolution.

How did Vladimir Lenin describe the new name for the Bolshevik Party?

• Radical Party.
• Liberal Party.
• Revolutionary Party.
• Communist Party.